Timeline… April 9, 1940 – Nazis invaded Denmark and Norway. May 10, 1940 – Nazis invaded France and Belgium. May 15, 1940 – Holland surrendered to the Nazis. What You need to know Beforehand: Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) was economically important to Germany Germany relied on iron ore from Sweden (shipped through Norway) to…
Hitler’s belief: after Norway, Denmark, Poland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Holland and France fell into German hands, Britain would only naturally be so scared after being thrown out of Europe that it would beg for surrender. Two options: Limited military action, propaganda and political warfare An actual invasion July 10, 1940: Operation Sea lion – an invasion…
Claudius lies to the entire state of Denmark by killing King Hamlet. Analysis: This lie and act of deceit is a secret at the very beginning of the play since Claudius says King Hamlet died because of a snake bite. However, the ghost of the late King Hamlet informs Hamlet, and the audience, about the…
